Drive On!

Stuart Streuli, racing in Defiance, reports the joys of steering a good boat in a good breeze--and the doubts and training that brought him there. “Whatever comes, we'll keep driving […]

The Road to Bermuda: So That’s How You Find the Gulf Stream!

Chris Museler updates Aura's progress and morale as the race reaches midpoint, with Father's Day, steering lessons, and some insights into the Stream and navigation all coming together during one […]

Punching Through the Stream, the Pack Nears Bermuda

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 20, 8AM. By John Rousmaniere. When dawn blessed Bermuda on Monday, Comanche was still a very lonely yacht in the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club marina a full […]

To Shower or Not to Shower, That is the Question (Oh, and Here Comes the Gulf Stream)

Stuart Streuli continues his reports from Cruiser Division entry Defiance with reflections on ocean racing comfort, the next generation of sailors, and the frustrations of pressing hard through calms until […]

The Road to Bermuda: Chris Museler Reports from Aura

Chris Museler’s usual ride to Bermuda is in a very hot boat, but this year, after his first ride opted not to race and the second had equipment problems, he’s […]

“Champagne Conditions” for Comanche, Seeking Race Record

Less than 24 hours into the race, Comanche is already through the Gulf Steam and pressing to break Rambler's elapsed time record from 2012. “We’re in Champagne conditions, making 20-25 […]

Stu Streuli Reports from Defiance: Lots of Surprises Out There

Skilled sailing journalist Stuart Streuli reports from the race course, where the living is easy, but the winds and the VMG aren't quite what was predicted.  And there's an important […]

Newport Bermuda Race Starts: Easy Sailing, More Weather Debate

Newport, RI.  June 18, 2016. 10AM. By JOHN ROUSMANIERE. The first night of the 50th Bermuda Race found the 130 boats in the fleet reaching comfortably in a light westerly […]

The Road to Bermuda: Addressing Pre-Start Jitters

Newport, June 17, 2016:  Is this a tough-guy contest, or is it meant to be fun? After Chris Museler vents his concerns when the Newport Bermuda Race forecast is for […]

Obsessing About Weather (with a Lightning Bolt Thrown In)

Newport RI, June 16, 2016.  As the nearly 1,700 sailors who will soon race to Bermuda make their preparations, loading food and gear into their boats and lining up to […]

The Road to Bermuda: Making the Big Call on Sails

What is Kimo Worthington’s advice to Bermuda Race crews? asks Chris Museler. He summarizes it this way: “Look at the forecast and sail hard.”  And have the right sails for […]

Youth Sailors are Now Recognized in Newport Bermuda Race

For the first time in Newport Bermuda Race history, youth sailors are receiving special recognition with two new prizes that honor two legendary sailors whose ocean racing careers began when […]

The Road to Bermuda: “Gear”ing Up and Packing Smart for the Thrash

Chris Museler shares his secrets for starting the race dry and rested and comfortable, and staying that way all the way to St. David's Head.  Good gear helps.  So do […]

The Road to Bermuda: Choose Option Two for Seasickness

Writes Chris Museler: "Every sailor has to choose between two options: Either figure out how to recover from seasickness, or take steps to prevent it. I chose option two." He's […]

Online Gulf Stream Analysis Presented by Frank Bohlen

Dr. Frank Bohlen’s initial Gulf Stream analysis and tutorial for the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race was posted on May 16. Bermuda Race navigators, tacticians, strategists, captains, and all others facing […]